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DA55 OKS

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,660 mi
Last recorded138,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 OKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,660 miles

Both front strut bearings worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

substantial corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2020 131,041 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

substantial corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2020 131,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 129,255 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 129,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 125,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,851 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,100 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 109,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Silencer Box Has A Broken Mounting

Fail 22 Dec 2014 100,092 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Silencer Box Has A Broken Mounting

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,965 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Edges

Fail 19 Dec 2013 87,880 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Edges

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,461 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs scored slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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DA55 OKS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 OKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA55 OKS registered?

DA55 OKS is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is DA55 OKS safe to buy?

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